T2 - Chapter 7 Mental Health Flashcards
1
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Define mental health
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state of well being; ability to realize ones owns abilities
can cope with normal stresses
2
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Dopamine
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- “Happy” chemical
- Decreased in depression
- Increased in schizophrenia and mania
3
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Norepinephrine
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- Decreased in depression
- Increased in schizophrenia and mania and anxiety
4
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Serotonin
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- Decreased in depression
- Increase in anxiety
5
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Histamine
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-Decreased in depression
6
Q
Acetycholine
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-Increased in depression
7
Q
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid
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-Decreased in anxiety and schizophrenia
8
Q
Risk Factors for Depression
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Gender: More likely in women Age: Often begins in teens Genetics: Heritage might matter Psychosocial: Past trauma Personal Characteristics: Low self-esteem
9
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Risk Factors for Anxiety
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Gender: More likely in women Age: Not a factor Psychosocial: Past trauma Genetics: Lineage might matter -Illness -Substance Abuse
10
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Immediate Recall
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Ability to recall memory in any given instance
11
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Recent Memory
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Short-term memory
12
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Remote Memory
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Long-term memory
13
Q
Alcohol Use in Men
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Recommended: 5 Drinks daily or 15 weekly
Abuse: Obvious, more than recommended
14
Q
Alcohol Use in Women
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Recommended: 4 drinks daily or 8 weekly
15
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Alcohol Use in Older Adults
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Recommended: 1 drink daily or 7 weekly
